Principal Maintenance Technicial - Electrical

Baker Hughes • The Woodlands, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing manufacturing and production equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. The technician will support production by performing preventive and corrective maintenance activities while ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and operational standards. The company is transforming the future of energy, developing and deploying industry-leading technologies and services. They have operations in over 120 countries and have been revolutionizing energy for over a century. They focus on making oil and gas safer, cleaner, and more efficient, and believe in creating an environment of diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, Technical Diploma, or equivalent qualification.
• Valid Journeyman Electrician License (required).
• Experience in industrial maintenance, manufacturing, production, processing, or a related technical environment.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems, motors, controls, instrumentation, and production equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, technical manuals, and maintenance documentation.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
• Strong understanding of industrial safety requirements, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to document maintenance activities and support operational improvement initiatives.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a manufacturing, energy, industrial, or process plant environment.
• Experience with PLCs, electrical controls, automation systems, and instrumentation.
• Knowledge of ISO quality standards and quality assurance processes.
• Previous experience mentoring, training, or coaching technicians.

Responsibilities

• Performing maintenance repairs on plant equipment and machinery within the scope of expertise.
• Interpreting and executing maintenance work orders while adhering to established safety procedures and safe work practices.
• Conducting preventive and predictive maintenance activities to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
• Monitoring, operating, and adjusting production and process equipment to support manufacturing operations.
• Troubleshooting, testing, maintaining, and repairing electrical, instrumentation, and control systems associated with production equipment.
• Operating and adjusting equipment controls to ensure compliance with performance requirements and product quality standards.
• Monitoring manufacturing processes and testing finished products to ensure compliance with engineering specifications and quality requirements.
• Supporting quality assurance activities in accordance with manufacturing standards, engineering specifications, and ISO requirements.
• Assisting with the transportation, loading, unloading, installation, and removal of machinery and equipment as required.
• Performing equipment cleaning, process preparation, and sample collection activities for analysis.
• Maintaining maintenance records, inspection reports, and operational documentation.
• Working safely in both indoor and outdoor environments under varying weather conditions.
• Participating in competency management programs and providing coaching and technical guidance to other technicians in areas of demonstrated expertise.

Benefits

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits
• Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k)
• Choice of coverage options that best suit your needs
• Eligibility for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: High school or GED